During the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5, a trio of stars paid tribute to Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20. Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker teamed up for a medley of “Lucille” and “The Gambler,” while Luke Bryan performed “Coward of the County.” Kenny topped the Billboard Hot…
With the soothing accompaniment of a flowing spring, Miranda Lambert performed “Bluebird” from the porch of her Tennessee farm during the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5. “Bluebird, which Miranda co-wrote with Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, is featured on her seventh studio, Wildcard, which was released in November 2019. The…
Luke Combs performed his 2019 No. 1 hit, “Beautiful Crazy,” on the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5. Luke co-penned the tune with Wyatt B. Durrette and Robert Williford about his fiancée, Nicole Hocking. “Beautiful Crazy” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart for seven straight weeks in February/March/April 2019. The song…
Armed with a glass of wine, her voice and a piano track, Carrie Underwood performed her current single, “Drinking Alone,” on the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5. Penned by Carrie, David Garcia and Brett James, “Drinking Alone” is the fourth single from Carrie’s 2018 album, Cry Pretty. The tune is…
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani treated viewers to an at-home performance of their Top 10 single, “Nobody But You,” on the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5. Penned by Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne and Tommy Lee James, “Nobody But You” is one of four new tracks on Blake’s recently…
From times and tributes to performers and pre-show, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the ACM Presents: Our Country TV special. Date: Sunday, April 5 Time: 8–10 p.m. ET/PT Television Station: CBS Stream: CBS All Access Host: Gayle King Location: Stars will perform from their homes. Performers: Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane…
The Academy of Country Music announced the 25-song list for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line,…
The Academy of Country Music announced performers for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown & John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum,…
The ACM Awards—originally scheduled for April 5 in Las Vegas—may have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Academy of Country Music is putting together a two-hour TV special to temporarily fill the void. The Academy, in partnership with Dick Clark Productions, will air ACM Presents: Our Country on April 5 at 8…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…